Mark Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook to remove COVID-19-related content

Mark Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook to remove COVID-19-related content

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accuses the Biden administration of pressuring Facebook to censor COVID-19 content, including satire and humor. He regrets not speaking out sooner. The White House defends its actions as necessary for public health. A recent Supreme Court decision allows the government to urge social media platforms to remove misinformation. This highlights the ongoing debate over content moderation and the role of tech companies in elections.

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What did the Supreme Court decision state regarding the federal government's ability to contact social media companies about content moderation?

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In what way could Meta play a significant role in the upcoming election according to the text?

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